Devoivre-Gerome

sku Product SKU:  23988

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Emile François Ouchard

sku Product SKU:  23665

E.F.Ouchard is considered one of the central figures in French bow making. He trained with E.Cuniot starting in 1886 eventually taking over his firm (Cuniot-Hury)  Over the years he trained a number of important makers including his son Emile Auguste. This bow bears the stamp “A.C.” (Albert Claudot). It has excellent playing qualities, strong with a quick response. and is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity from Raffin of Paris..

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Pierre Nehr *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  15172

Pierre Nehr studied bow making for five years with his brother Jean-Pascal and received his diploma from the bow making school in Mirecourt in 1998. Since then he has received awards at numerous competitions all around the world. Pierre Nehr has become one of the most respected bow makers in France.

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Morgan Andersen

sku Product SKU:  23685

Walter Barbiero

sku Product SKU:  23983

Barbiero was a conservatory trained violist, but was always interested in woodworking, even from an early age. He started bow making on his own but then trained with Christian Barthe, Alfredo Clementi and J.F. Refin. He opened his own shop in 1997 and his work has become popular with a number of important soloists.

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H.R.Pfretzschner *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  22517

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Christian Barthe a Paris

sku Product SKU:  21287

One of the finest contemporary Parisian makers, Barthe has won prizes in various competitions, including in 2016 in Paris for a viola bow. After studying violin for several years, Barthe embarked on his bowmaking career at the young age of 16, apprenticing with Gilles Duhaut. He perfected his skills with Stephane Thomachot and Jean-Jacques Millant. Since 1997 he worked in Paris, where he continued to seek the advice of the inimitable Bernard Millant. Barthe’s work is reminiscent of historic French making, yet possesses distinct characteristics all his own. The bows are remarkably responsive and supple, drawing a warm, clean sound. They are excellent for any young musician seeking a fabulous modern bow at a reasonable price.

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Charles Bazin

sku Product SKU:  14897, 9096

Son of Louis Bazin, and grandson of the extremely influential Charles Nicholas Bazin, Charles Bazin was one of the most important bow makers of the mid- 20th century. He was active in bow making by the age of 15, opening his own shop shortly after World War II. He had only one assistant, and made bows of fine quality for clients throughout France, the United States, and beyond. His bows are strong yet sweet, bridging the gap between the old tradition and new school of French bowmaking. They represent an excellent value in a classic French bow.

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Louis Bazin *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23081

Louis Bazin trained with his father Charles Nicolas starting at age 12 and by the time he was only 26 he had taken over the family workshop. His workshop made fine bows not just under their own name but for a number of Parisian shops as is the case with this fine bow. It is attractively priced due to the fact that the button is not original to the bow. It is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity from Raffin.

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Michael Vann

sku Product SKU:  22456

Michael Vann started his career as a bow maker back in 1975 with William Salchow in New York. Since then he has gone to become one of the most important makers working today. Well known violinists, violists and cellists all over the world have chosen his bows.

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Nürnberger *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  20948

The Nürnberger family worked in close concert with each other to fashion some of the finest bows in Germany. They maintained a high level of artistry over the course of their prolific oeuvre, frequently working on Tourte model bows. With luthiers in the family dating back to the early 18th century, the Nürnbergers flourished as bow makers beginning in the late 19th century, and are now widely recognized as the standard bearers of German bow making.

In 1890, Albert Nürnberger Jr. (b. 1854-d.1933) started branding the workshop's bows in order to make a name for the family. The workshop had already been producing fine bows for several decades, but had usually supplied bows to other shops anonymously. By signing their works, the family built up their business and established their reputation. The earliest stamp, in a font sans serif, was later changed to a font with serifs in 1910 before ultimately settling on the most widely used stamp, *ALBERT NÜRNBERGER*, in 1920.

With the stamp in use, the family expanded the business, winning a gold prize in Berlin, 1906, and silver prize in Leipzig, 1910. Their remarkable ability to quickly produce fine bows is due in part to the assistance of Nürnberger Jr.'s sons, Phillip Paul Nürnberger (b. 1882-d. 1946), and the renowned Carl Albert Nürnberger (b. 1885-d.1971), who worked with their meticulous father. They also trained some of Germany's best bow makers, including August Rao. With several excellent bowmakers working together, they were able to supply such demanding dealers as Hammig and Weichold, as well as the thriving market in the United States. After Carl Albert Nürnberger took over the shop, many of the world's greatest concert artists, including David Oistrakh, owned and regularly performed on a Nürnberger.

We currently have several examples from the Nürnberger family, dating back to 1910. These classic examples have all the features that made their bows so popular for much of the 20th century; the workmanship is near perfect, the balance superb and the tone rich. These bows are ideal for musicians of any level, and collectors who appreciate the highest level of German bow making.

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Walter Barbiero

sku Product SKU:  19377

Originally trained as a violist, Barbiero’s passion for woodworking led him into bow making. One of the few Italian bow makers of great reputation, he has trained with such masters as Christian Barthe, Nelly Poidevin and Alfredo Clemente. He has made bows for some of the most important musicians of our day. This bow is full of character, focused and strong.

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Robert Morrow *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  19973

One of the top American bowmakers today, Robert Morrow has also been a respected judge at bowmaking competitions, including the VSA. He trained with Charles Espey before setting up on his own in Port Townsend, WA. In 2008 he received the title "hors concours" at the VSA for his numerous gold medals. His work is always as elegant as it is functional, and this bow is no exception. Strong and vibrant, it is capable of drawing a huge tone from the instrument.

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Thomas Dignan

sku Product SKU:  23384

Tom Dignan started his career working for Bein & Fushi in 1979. He opened his own workshop in Boston in 1983. Since then he has won 17 awards for his bows, including two gold medals from the Violin Society of America. His bows are owned by professional musicians all over the world.

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Vladimir Radosavljevic

sku Product SKU:  20587

Vladimir Radosavljevic was for many years a professional violinist in Belgrade. He developed an interest in bow making and repair so he came to the U.S. and trained in the repair of fine bows. In ’98 he moved to Brasil to learn the art of bow making. He was so successful that he had many orders for his bows. He returned to this country working with a number of makers and dealers. Today he splits his time between Savannah and his native Belgrade.

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Richard Grünke

sku Product SKU:  22986

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Pierre Guillaume *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  15333

Brussels. Silver mounted. Pierre Guillaume has become one of the best known and important bow makers in the world. He studied with makers like Morizot, Bazin and Ouchard in Mirecourt. He also operates the famous Maison Bernard in Brussels.

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Franck Daguin

sku Product SKU:  8363

Franck Daguin studied and worked with Jean-Frederic Schmitt for ten years and then with luthier Daniel Scaffi before settling in Lyon, France. Daguin has won prizes at the spéciale Paris in 1991, the Grand Prix des Métiers d'Art Lyon in 1992 and the spéciale Paris in 2004. For years, Jay Ifshin has visited Franck at his workshop in Lyon, France and always looks forward to seeing his fine new bows as well as his restorations of great old master bows.

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Josef Gabriel

sku Product SKU:  24067

Josef Gabriel is one of the most respected makers in Germany today. He trained with Alfons Reidel. He opened his own shop in Erlangen in 1987. Since then he has won numerous awards including gold medals at the Violin Society of America and Mittenwald.

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Otto Hoyer Pariser

sku Product SKU:  21509

Otto Hoyer was one of the very best German bow makers of his time. He actually trained in Paris with Eugene Sartory hence the brand on his best bows "Otto Hoyer Pariser."

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W.D. Watson

sku Product SKU:  19747

One of the first apprentices hired by the Hill family after WWII, Watson started in the case making department before the renowned Bultitude transferred him to the bowmaking department. Once there, he started a 6 year apprenticeship under the great William Retford. This close working relationship benefitted Watson immensely, becoming one of the best bowmakers at Hill & Sons. In 1962, already the senior bowmaker at Hill, Watson resigned because of a payment dispute, and set up on his own. He continued to make bows until the end of his life. At 63.6 g this bow is substantial and well balanced, a good strong bow in almost new condition.

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Klaus Grünke *SOLD*

sku Product SKU:  23042

Klaus Grünke is perhaps the most important and respected bow maker in Germany and all over the world. He began his training with his father Richard, then spent 1980-82 in Los Angeles working with Hans Weisshaar. We are always delighted to offer his fine bows.

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Branded Weichold

sku Product SKU:  23144

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John Greenwood

sku Product SKU:  23246

John Greenwood is well known to string musicians all over the Bay Area and beyond. He studied making with Jean Grunberger in Paris continued at the Oberlin bow making workshops.

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